​St George’s
Anglican Parish of Gate Pā
All who enter here be reconciled

Reverend John Hebenton

Nau mai, haere mai.
Welcome to
​St George's, Gate Pā

St George's Gate Pā is an Anglican Church in the Diocese of Waiapu. 
St George's sits on the historic battle site of Pukehinahina/Gate Pā, which was fought on 29 April 1864. This part of our story calls us to a mission of reconciliation. We try to be welcoming of everyone who walks through our door – above our door the words are written “All who enter here be reconciled”. We believe in the principles of justice, social equality and human rights, and we seek to be present to and with our community. 

​St George's Gate Pā is a space for people to explore and express their faith, and within our sanctuary is a deep sense of the sacred and peaceful presence. 
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Opening Hours
The church is open to everyone each weekday from 9.30 am to 12.30pm. It is a haven of peace and tranquility in a busy world. You are very welcome to come in and sit quietly and meditate in this restful place. 

Ngā Mihi
John

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Gate Pā memorial reserve
​ a sacred place

St George's links seamlessly into the Gate Pā memorial reserve where the Battle off Gate Pā took place.

Battle of GATE Pā history here

GROUP & SCHOOL TALKS BROCHURE

BOOK A GROUP OR SCHOOL TALK HERE

BOOK a BUDDY MIKAERE TOUR

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Eight carved pillars (pou) were installed along the edge of the reserve. Each pou stands for one of the main protagonists: Ngāi Te Rangi, Ngāti Ranginui, Ngāi Tamarāwaho, Ngāti Pūkenga, Ngāti Hangarau, Waitaha, Tainui iwi, and Pākehā (Lieutenant General Sir Duncan Cameron is depicted).  In 2014, to mark the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gate Pā, members of the Pukehinahina Charitable Trust enlarged and embellished the memorial, adding a large deck (marae ātea), which leads through the Lych Gate to the church, and replacing the old flagpole. Two trees flanking the memorial which were to have been removed were instead lopped and turned into carvings.

TUKUTUKU PANELS
​Inside the church are the stunning Tukutuku panels symbolising The Battle of Gate Pā and its ongoing journey of reconciliation.  ​

Interested in learning more?
​Learn about the Battles of Gate Pā & Te Ranga
Learn about the pou's here
Read 'Victory at Gate Pā?' by Buddy Mikaere and Cliff Simons
Take a guided group tours with historian Buddy Mikaere.
Free group & school tours with John Hebenton here

Photo Credits: St George's Gate Pā, courtesy Tauranga City Libraries, CR Brown,